Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee

A combined advisory committee for the Shark Bay World Heritage Property was formed in 2012 following the amalgamation of the previous Shark Bay World Heritage Area Community Consultative Committee and Scientific Advisory Committee which were established in 1997 by agreement between the Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments.

Committee members are appointed in their own right and not as representatives of particular organisations. They are appointed by the State Government Minister for the Environment following endorsement by State Cabinet. The Commonwealth Minister for the Environment validates the recommended appointee to the position of Chairperson.

Committee members have knowledge and/or background in areas such as tourism, local government, indigenous matters, park management and/or qualifications relevant to the protection and conservation of the World Heritage area.

The role of the Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee is to:

provide advice to the Commonwealth and State Environment Ministers on the protection, conservation and management of the values of the World Heritage area

develop and provide input into initiatives and opportunities for the promotion and presentation of the World Heritage area values to the local, national and international communities

contribute to enhancing the stewardship and connection of the community to the World Heritage area

nominate members from the Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee to represent the committee on the Australian World Heritage Advisory Committee and the Australian World Heritage Indigenous Network.

Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee members as at January 2019